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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 496.08 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 496.08 and 208.80 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 496.08 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/496.08 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 496.08 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 103,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,581.50/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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